Category Archives: Quotes I Love

Have I Ever Done That or Would I Do the Same?

Posted on May 2, 2012 by russtowne

“No man should judge unless he asks himself in absolute honesty whether in a similar situation he might not have done the same.” -Viktor Frankl, Holocaust survivor, author, neurologist and psychiatrist. (Seen in Wordsmith.org’s A.Word.A.Day by Anu Garg) I’d update … Continue reading →

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Making A New Ending and Taking Another Look at Our Beginning

Posted on April 29, 2012 by russtowne

“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” –Maria Robinson I saw the above quote from an email from The Wendling Group. In one respect I agree with the … Continue reading →

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Seeing Rightly With Our Heart

Posted on April 28, 2012 by russtowne

“It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; What is essential is invisible to the eye.” –Antoine de Saint Exupery I believe there is much truth and wisdom in those words. I saw the above quote at … Continue reading →

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Life is Either a Daring Adventure…

Posted on April 26, 2012 by russtowne

I just saw a Nike internet commercial that included several quotes about living life to the fullest. Here are three of them: Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all. –Helen Keller Action expresses priority. –Ganhdi You only … Continue reading →

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Praise: A Potent Verbal Vitamin

Posted on April 19, 2012 by russtowne

“ There is no verbal vitamin more potent than praise. ” — Frederick B. Harris (From Forbes Thought Of The Day)

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In Places No One Has Ever Been

Posted on April 18, 2012 by russtowne

“The one who follows the crowd will usually get no further than the crowd. The one who walks alone is likely to find himself in places no one has ever been.” –Albert Einstein

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Sometimes…

Posted on April 18, 2012 by russtowne

Sometimes when things appear to be falling apart, they may actually be falling into place. I saw the above comment somewhere recently and wrote it down. It has sometimes been true for me and hopefully for you too.

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People Who Rekindle the Inner Spirit

Posted on April 17, 2012 by russtowne

“In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.” -Albert Schweitzer (I … Continue reading →

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True Nobility

Posted on April 16, 2012 by russtowne

“There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.” –Ernest Hemingway I saw the above quote on a friend’s Facebook page, liked it, and wanted to share it with … Continue reading →

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I Will Not Forget You

Posted on April 10, 2012 by russtowne

“Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you.” -William Arthur Ward I like and believe in … Continue reading →